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Currents vs Datasette

Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.

APICurrentsNEW—DatasetteNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — key may be requiredFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Currents vs Datasette: common questions

Which is more reliable, Currents or Datasette?

On our scheduled checks, Datasette leads on measured uptime — Currents at —% versus Datasette at —% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Do Currents and Datasette need an API key?

Datasette needs no key, while Currents requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Datasette first.

Can I call Currents and Datasette from the browser?

Only Datasette is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Currents needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are Currents and Datasette free for commercial use?

Currents has unclear commercial terms, and Datasette has unclear commercial terms. We track service terms and the data license as separate fields — see the Commercial use and Data license rows above, and confirm both before shipping either in a paid product.